LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has urged the Punjab government to ensure adequate availability of industrial land for the province’s auto parts and engineering sector, citing growing challenges faced by manufacturers.
In a formal appeal, the association stated that the industry, with major clusters in Lahore, Sialkot and Gujranwala, supplies precision-engineered components for tractors, passenger cars, motorcycles and defence vehicles, while also contributing significantly to the country’s exports.
The Paapam said limited access to industrial land, delays in plot allotments and what it described as unjustified plot cancellations were hampering the sector’s growth and expansion. The association appealed to Maryam Nawaz to expedite pending allotments and expand industrial estates by at least 20,000 acres every alternate year to meet the industry’s future requirements.
The Paapam also proposed the establishment of Plug and Play Industrial Units for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Cottage Business Residence Parks aimed at promoting inclusive industrial growth. Chairman Usman Aslam Malik said improved access to industrial land would help attract new investment and generate thousands of employment opportunities across Punjab.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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